Things To Do In Denver This Weekend (August 28-30)

Dave Matthews Band returns to Fiddler’s Green for an outdoor night of the band’s signature blend of rock, folk, jazz and improvisational jam music. With one of the most dedicated live audiences in music, this is an easy pick for anyone looking for a classic Colorado summer concert experience.

Classic rock takes over Ball Arena as Styx brings its catalog of arena-ready anthems to Denver. Expect a night filled with longtime favorites and the theatrical rock sound that helped make Styx one of the defining bands of its era.

Two hip-hop heavyweights are teaming up for a Denver night featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. Expect a set packed with recognizable hits spanning both artists’ careers.

Little Stranger brings its genre-blending sound to Mission Ballroom with Jarv and G. Love & Special Sauce. Expect a lively mix of alternative, reggae, hip-hop, and roots influences.

The Kyle Hollingsworth Band brings its jam, funk, and improvisational energy to Levitt Pavilion for an outdoor Sunday show.

This four-day celebration brings together top chefs, mixologists, and wine experts for an unforgettable experience featuring gourmet tastings, free-flowing wines, craft cocktails, and curated seminars.

Denver’s original lantern festival experience returns! Each year unveils a brand-new theme, fresh experiences, and stunning new sculptures. Stay tuned for 2026 themes.

Shop a summer thrifting extravaganza featuring more than a dozen local Colorado vendors—including The RealReal, Thriftful, Blackberry Vintage, and more—scattered throughout the lobby and alleyway. 

Your ticket includes two alcoholic beverages and one non-alcoholic beverage, recipe cards to take home, branded swag from the featured spirit, and a cheese board to enjoy before and after class. Seats are limited to keep it hands-on—only 25 guests per class.

Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.

This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the local art scene and support the artists who make Core Art Space a dynamic community hub.

Jaume Plensa’s monumental figurative sculptures have been displayed across the globe for over four decades, serving as tributes to both individuality and shared humanity. Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism is the first retrospective of the internationally acclaimed artist’s work in the United States and explores his career-long engagement with themes of personal introspection and collective harmony.

Pindustry is throwing a 90’s bash! Come dressed in your best 90’s outfit and rock the night away with 90s Til Dawn, Denver’s premier 90s cover band. Hours of music, fun, prizes, and nostalgia await!

Cherry Creek North is closing out summer with Cherry Groove, a new two-day music festival at Fillmore Plaza featuring nine local bands, morning yoga, and food from neighborhood favorite Every Little Thing. 

Explore a stunning collection of fiber works by Colorado artist Terise Harrington Phillips. Blending hand-dyed fabrics, printmaking, and intricate stitching, the exhibition explores the delicate balance between rigid patterns and organic growth.